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[Al]

Just caught up with your situation Pete, having had to spend some time in hospital myself(my bottom end, but that's another story). Despite a harrowing way to have to get a tracheostomy, I know with your strength of character, you will pull through. You are in my thoughts and wish you a speedy recovery to a more stable respiratory state.

Alistair

[Magic]

Another update...

Dad is improving still, although the inflated tummy turned out to be a distended bowel - ouch!

His chest is a bit better now, although he can "poo through the eye of a needle which is not good!". Dad also says thanks to everyone for their kind messages - he really has been very touched by the respopnses. He also says the staff in the Critical Care Unit have all been erally good and very helpful. He's also been using his lightwriter a bit more now, although he's not really up to typing out messages on the laptop yet. The biggest problem with that at the moment is not being able to sit up properly to see what he's doing, which I think is mainly due to the stomach-pains.

The wonders of modern technology though - I took his laptop down to the Hospital which I had copied a load of his music collection onto, so he picked a few CDs he wanted and I burnt copies of them there and then. I've also got Freecell (Windows card game) working entirely off the switch, although Dad hasn't tried that yet. This has me thinking about what else may be possible with it though - has anyone else got any suggestions for games that could be made switch-compatible?

[Anonymous]

Great news Matt tell he to keep it up and hurry up and get home.Missing him like everyone else.

[Rob]

Hi Matt,
Glad to hear that Pete is still improving,although the bowel problem sounds painful!
I've not got any switch accessible games but Sensory Software do some,as usual though they cost money.
http://www.sensorysoftware.com/software/switchfriendlygames/index.html

Tell your dad that we are still thinking of him.

I have started a new thread in the Computer section to list
any switch accessible games or websites.
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[Jeannie]

Hi Matt, I'm so glad your dad is still improving, we all miss him.

Thoughts and prayers continue
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Best wishes

Jeannie



If I fail, if I succeed at least Ive lived as I believe.

"As I grow to understand life less and less, I learn to love it more and more."

ALS onset June 2000, dxed July 2001, I am 32 yrs old.
Living and loving everyday regardless of ALS
I'm singing and dancing inside!

[marysunshine]

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear that he is continuing to improve, but that bowel problem sure does sound painful!

[diane]

HI Matt, sorry your dad is in hospital, please give him a big hug from mE (dont squeeze too hard!) here is a little ditty for him,

I know a young man named Pete
who said soon Ill be back on my feet !
the nurse she bent down,
her cleavage well round!
our Pete said "i am in for a tteat" (bum bum!)

[oldgill]

Hope you're continuing to improve, wishing you all the best.

[May]

Hi Matt - I have been away for a while on hols and was so sad to hear about Pete's recent decline. Reading on thru the posts I am very glad to hear he finally got his trach. Tell him I think he is the lovliest of men and that I am thinking and praying for him (as always) give him a wee hug and a kiss from me willya?
Love May

[John1]

[Magic]

[Anonymous]

Keep in touch with our Danish friends as they are very knowledgable about situations such as yours. All the best Chris.

Bail ó Dhia is Mhuire duit

[Rob]

BUMP!
Matt, how's Pete doing?
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